Course summary
Our course will provide you with a comprehensive three-part postgraduate life sciences training. Firstly, unlike many Biomedical Sciences Masters courses, we offer you dedicated training in a broad suite of bioinformatics and practical laboratory skills. These will not only be great preparation for future research careers, but also a way to make the most of your summer research project. Secondly, our taught classes capture the excitement of cutting-edge research fields. The substantial choice of classes means that you'll get to select a clinical-oriented or basic life science research pathway to suit your future aspirations. The course provides the perfect springboard to future training at PhD level or gives you a range of experience that will prove attractive to employers from industry or the health-care provision sector.
Modules
Essential Skills and Employability for Masters Students; Advanced Topics in Biomedical Research; Entrepreneurship; Research Project; Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research 1&2; In Vivo Biology; Drug Discovery; Postgraduate Studies in Haematology; Postgraduate Studies in Pathology; Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Biochemistry; Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Immunology; Postgraduate Studies in Applied Microbiology.
Assessment method
Assessment of taught classes is through multiple choice tests, computer quizzes, problem solving scenarios, poster and oral presentations, essays, and formal written exams. The laboratory project is assessed through a written thesis.
Entry requirements
Minimum second class honours degree or international equivalent in a biological or chemical discipline. You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9050 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9050 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9050 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9050 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9050 | Year 1 |
| International | £22400 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the programme details on the University of Strathclyde website.
Sponsorship information
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ